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Spencer Bost - Downtown Spruce Pine Update & Grant Opportunities

Spencer Bost, Director of Downtown Spruce Pine joins us to talk about the state of Spruce Pine merchants and possible grant opportunities available to them to clean up and restore their businesses.

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Beck Garnett & Osha Smith of RHA Discuss Mental Health During Helene

A subject that hasn’t gotten a lot of attention in the past month most likely has been mental health. Now that we are a month after the storm, RHA's Beck Garnett and Osha Smith talk about how to take care of yourself post-Helene and the services RHA offers.

Governor Roy Cooper with a Message to Mitchell County Citizens

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper sent this message to share with Mitchell County residents.

October 28, 2024 Week Preview

David Biddix and Bruce Ikard are on today’s podcast with a reset of where Mitchell County is in terms of recovery efforts from Helene. A review of new information about the Spruce Pine water and sewer system, along with details about the burn ban in Mitchell County are featured.

Burning Ban - Mitchell County Fire Marshal

We share an open letter from Mitchell County Fire Marshal Andrew Brewer, giving additional information about the Burning Ban that is in effect for Mitchell County.

Distribution Update and Addressing Rumors with Brody Miller

Brody Miller joins with an update on the Distribution Centers in Mitchell County along with addressing rumors going around about what is being done with supplies donated to county residents.

Spruce Pine Water & Sewer with Wayne Peight

Learn the latest on the Spruce Pine water and sewer systems with Wayne Peight.

Toe River Health District with Mason Gardner

Toe River Health District Interim Director Mason Gardner explains the issues around the confusion concerning the opening of restaurants in the Spruce Pine area.